Forebears: Bessie Smith, The Empress Of The Blues
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Forebears: Bessie Smith, The Empress Of The Blues
The pioneering singer influenced blues, jazz, rock and beyond with her powerful voice and inventive delivery, displaying a greatness rooted in the ability to channel her life story into her work.
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